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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

PROPOSING TO FUND IHE NESi 'ih"'''h H'>"''
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb, III. q. MaOen and h. D.
JemIson q committee representing the holders OF
- 900 900 known rs the West virginia de
ferrcd certificates. today presented to the Legislature
communication reciting that these certificates 10 tho
amount OF about 100000 were issued by the state OIL
Virginia 1871 Prior TO that time the mother Sta'o hi
arbitrarily assumed that West Virginia should Dear one
third OF the bcum debt OF the undivided state Out
in s7l the Wheeling ordinance passed By agreement
OF commissioners representing tho two states h1hg tho
proportion justly chargeable to West virginia
For the Sl2 900 900 certificates issued under the running
act of 1871 Virginia holds in trust her unredeemeu
bonds OF this Sl2 100000 the state holds III various
funds about SO 100000. OF tho remaining s9ooo'ooo
or So 900 Is deposited at the Farmers Loan ana
Trust COMPANY York and Messrs Maben and Jemi'
son represent tho holders They propose to turn over 70
the atate the certificates In exchange Tor her bonus vi
date OF maturity xed by the Legislature 10 suc an
amount with interest the date or the proposeu seo
ment a. reported by her duly appointed ,
or, in ls7l to by West Virginia rms IS Tue ss
proposition ever mado TO the state by the holders Oh ING
certificates The state has always been feauy 10 soro
on nm equitable basis. The committees proposal WAC AZ
ferred by each House to Its Finance COMMITTEE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
WHAT KELLY AYs ABOUT THE CHICAGO Gu

PoUGnKEErsE. Feb II tSPeeiot Kelly the ballplayer
said to-day that he did not to reply TO Spadings
charge he drank while with the Chcasos but said he
did drink lie said he took drink now ana
then will glass OF beer whenever he wants one
lie spoke well OF the Chicago club and people there but
complained that he not promoted expected. lilo
said he was promised the captancy OF the Chicago CLUB
for three years and got tired waiting Even he ha
signed with the Boston people he would not nave
gone back Chicago lie said the Chicago managers get
$4,000 for letting him and that IL was Ike picking
the money up the street for they know be would not
go back lie making 5000 year with the Chicago
club, whereas with the Boston people he VIII make
So lie says lie and HIS wife will sail FOR Eu
rope Saturday and return about March 20 so a. 10 De
able To begin playing with the BostOns by April l. lo
goes Europe to get rid OF letters aud talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
pRTCEsAr THE GREAT SALE or TR0TTERS.


LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 17.-Fiftyeight head OF horses
were sold at W. L. Braseds combination salo to-day lot
S232l5, an average of 1888 62. Below VIII DO iouna
some OF the best prices obtained:
pss,o,ls-bav mara fosed 1855 by Zlcaadi Golddust :
bonght by L. T. Dorsey North dletown ky ior ssooU
Lizzie Mac Chestnut foaed 1852 " YAM
Incna by Cuyleri bought by L. L. Dorsey l9r 2%o
Kate Patchen-Dark bay marv ioa Rather bought by
4. Jefferson OF Lering ton Tor Va, R,smarck
dam Kate Patchen bought by T. e. V"n BIs
Won Abiaah-bay colt foaIcd isooi Abdallah bought
marck dam Kate Abdaiah, by 6oldsndns E'o"' "
by o. T. Iroutman, Cosby. Mo- for ,v S,rothore
StTathmore stai0n--bay Morse Ioalou 49,, NV W
dam Patchonne, by Manbrino PAtchcni oous'' " v" "
Fleming, Fort Wayne, for $l,OlO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
MR.. MOSEyTUlL RESIGNS.

After twenty years OF continuous service rs Ut
ganis and choir director of Calvary Episcopal Churcn
fonrthave and Twenty nrstst, Joseph Mosenthai wiz
retire from that post May L. The cause OF Mr MOS
enthals retirement Ia the desire OF tho vestry Oh to
church to introduce supplied boys choir Being con-
WINGED that ho could not maintain the artistic sthnnu
that ne had set up ana realized for so many years W.
cause or the absence In NtwYofk OF Larsn scnooi'
which are essential to the education OF boy chos'
fully accsr tod ny ths yss:ty few DAYS ago SIR Mos
enhal Is director OF the PhhaIm Society," tue con
duct0r OF the MenfelssObn ulee Club and enjoys
national reputation as composer OF Episcopal Church
music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

PIrysBURG, Feb IL tspeeiaD.-City Assessor James D.
Larkn returned from Middleton N j., to-day, where ho
visited BARLEY Campbell his brothersiaw. lie speaks
eDcouragingly Of the dramatist's health. Mr. Larkp
that Mrs Campbell is not satisfied with the methods
of the She is anxious that every dollar Of In
tebtedess shall paid she is willing that every
cent received Ia tho shape OF royalty snail bs used Tor tho
beaedt Of the creditors but the plays are sold there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
THOMAS L SMITH.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. IT (Specah.-Thomas ]. Smith
died this morning at the age OF fifty years He was ono
OF the Republican leaders In the city having
at various times filed tho Offices OF school director dele
gate tho State convention secretary Of the Republican
City Executive Committee, member OF Select Council
and Receiver Taxes for the city He also served two
terms as a OF the Gas Trust and at the time Of
his death Commssary General OF the state Militia
on Governor Beavers staff. He served In the Army
throu ghout the and made excellent record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

APPOINTED JUDGE IN CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD. Feb. II OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lounsbury
sent to the Legislature to-day q message appointing
Colonel Augustus H. Fem, of Winchester audge Of tho
Superior Court eight in place OF Judge Boards
lev promoted. Colonel Fem was in the Legislature
three wears ago Is a Democrat and veteran soldier.
preyettcd colonel for bravery In the "a Connecticut
Heavy Artillery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS.

ROCHESTER, Feb 1.-THE American Publishers con-
vention IN session to-day The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: President,
William NJ singery. OF The Philadelphia Record;
vce-president. Colonel W. W. Clapp. OF The Bos-
ton Journal !: secretary. W. II. Brearly, OF the
Detroit Ners and Treasurer W. C. Bryant OF The BROOK
I'm Times Executive Committee. j. A Butler, OF me
Buddio W. J. Richards. Of The fndidndpof,s Necs
r H. Kaufman Of The Washington Star {. H. Jones' OF
The Jacksonville Times JOn aud J.. W Call. or me Bos-
Ton HeTaid The Association. which IL OF the mutual
benefit order will meet annually tho second Wchnes
day in February. The Executive Committee holds lts
nrst meeting in NewIors tomorrow. The meeting ot
the association adjourned today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
DysoUssfyo r1FoTRyO MOTORS

special meeting OF Electric Club was held last even
ing receive Of the delegates OF the
National Electric Light Association which has been In SEES
for several days Philadelphia About t OF The dele
present was read by stephen Yield on
MoorA Nj Field has In Of constr ucti0n
In Yonkers several motors that 70 be placed or trial
roads Of this city In TO questions ne
stated that te cost OF electric motors street road WOULD
be mile with $50 900 mile Tor
Elevated lke New York could use
electric without change IN the sfIc
tuIA II, O. DAVIS presided ~ the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
SrARcHIyG FoR MS oRANDFArAEEs MoNEY

SEARCHING FOR MS GRANDFAT HERS MONEY.
Much interest aroused IN Railway, " j. yesterday
over story regarding old resident. Richard Denton
who died twenty years Contrary TO all appearances
IL "a said that he the posscs.or OF great wealth which
uysteriousy disappeared after his death ana no trace
can found OF IT, young man called on justice fraLes
recently lie said that he was James Denton flne ana
asked warrant for the purpose or searching tho
house OF Mrs Reed at whose house his mother ahnah
Denton Pine daughter Of Mr. Denton had lived after tue
OF and 20 which place she TOOK certain
papers and nts belonging To her father These
nauers AZ was claimed. would enable Pine 10 secure
Largo fortune Justice could not ISSUE tho warrant
A reporter who called on tho surviving daughter OF Hch
ard benton Yesterday obtained the following story
.fy father a careful and 10y many considered mser
left millions OF dollars wa, ny his
sir when he aud his Last words 20 me were It's az IN
the bank Iork-a fortune for you all falc, KIP
ali MS pagers much money In two black boxes under hs
b. and died Hannah took the Loves anu sefea
bags Of gold took away TO Mrs Reed where se
lived after tho death OF our parents ana u,-.
was tic last ever heard OF papers
Which would prove ny right all this property she let Mrs
RI eds and went 10 Silvers where sho died some years
ago from mt worried great deal Tor me past
twenty the money athor lei, anu nave neen
without success Father hhd cons'lap
money awaiting In tho English thancory courts anu
snce nv return last July have received adhOhA
Information which shall over Ia inVestigate arain "s
my father this country no brought large sum anu
Know receives draft for 10000 some years after o
English relatives all Of which he deposited IN Newlok
banks but books papers, etc, were all IN ue "Nos
which my sister away aud have entirely disappeared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
METHODIST CHURCH EXTENSION IN THE CITY.

HEIHOHISf 'HUHcH EATHN"IO" nv TIT II. %.
The NewYork City Church Extension and Missionary Do
cey Of tho Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated It's tweh
tho Avenue Church lass nisn.
Bowies Colgate the president OF the society as r
and the Rev. Drs. King Gregory and Chahwiok w.
In the services Addresses made ny inc rev
well Lane OF tho seventh Avenue Church tho rev yona
Johns tho Beekman lin Church. and Louis kloptx super
iBtsndent OF the franklin street Church
report the DR.. VAIL showed thst VIZ
society has twenty churches under u.s. charge owns onu
meeting the Methodist Episcopal Womon's Home BIS
society church ~ The aftetne"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
BAR.
inches
80.6
800
29.5

TRIBUNE OFFrcE. Feb. 49, A. M-Cloudless skies,
the fantest kind OF breeze and rising barometer
the features Of yesterdays weather. The temperature
ranged between $50 and 49, the average (39ss being
lac higher than on the corresponding day last year
and 90 lower than on Wednesday 49,
In and near this city to-day there Will probably Do
warmer fair weather growing cloudy possibly with rain
At present rain, followed by colder. clearing weather.
II Indicated for Saturday and far cold weather Sun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

RESIGNATION OF E. r. HOAR At HARTARD
BosroS Feb. II (SpeciaD.-A special meeting of the
Board Of Ovcrseers Harvard University held this
RorI.,g Tas resgnataOn Of f. L. Hoar as president OF
the Bosrd scce9~6 and the secretary Instructed
present thanks Of the Board for his valuable
services Messrs Hodges, Green and Coolidge were
pointed committee 10 nominate candidate for the
presidency OF tho Board II voted with the
president and fellows In their appointing Dr. John
bhaw Billings lecturer the History OF Medicine for the
current academic year. and Frank Boes, LII r..
tary OF the Harvard University from April 1897 also
n the vote " esabtsh Paine professoshp OF practical
The Board was informed that In the absence
of the president OF the University Francis Parknan had
been chosen chairman OF the Board OF President Eel
lows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
AN EuBEzzLER LURED FROM CANADA.

Boston, Feb II (speciap b. spear, VINO ,o'
several years had been employed by X. H. "hl'e w.
dry goods merchants as collector and also 70 o",y
money from the store the subreasury, with
anna.red ON tina Friday before Christmas, taxing VIZ
xxx "a 500 Spear was traced to Montreal where ne
LIN With his family under the assumed name oi msn
uNhs Leased "A ANAL store and started restaurant,
no specalty OF mutton pies He was iurcd seross
the border by detective. VINO tnen aSres'eo A' ''
VIZ ,s,a,ott m BOSTON to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
DEATH OF JOHN ". NORTON EXPECTED.

DEATH OF JOHN ". NORTON EHPECTED
ST. LOUIS Feb. II (SpeeiaD. John W. Norton
of the Grand Opera House and the olympic Theatre s
dying and not expected live until morning. He is suf-
fcring from ncurable affection Of the spinal cord
and has been unconscious twenty hours Manager Nor
ton WAS born I'm Ne York. and played leading Juvenile
parts In Booths old Fifth Avenue Theatre Subsequently
he was leading for Lawrence Barrett and In 1874
Bars death no purchased the lease OF the theatre He Is
forty four years Of age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

FAY TEMPLETON DISMISSED FROM THE GAIETY.
LONDON Feb 17-Mss Fay Tcmpeton was today dis
missed from Gacty Theatre by George Edwards the
proprietor for ncgecng TO comply with tho rules and
regulations OF the establishment. Miss Templeon at
once procured an al interim injunction restraining the
management from employing one to play her part In
Monte Csto jr the piece on the boards al The Gaie
Or from preventing her from acting her part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
MEN GLANCED At And TALKED ABOUT

The millionaire sugar king Of the Pacific Coast Clans
spreckes. Of San Francisco is at the Hoffman House.
He had practical monopoly Of tho Hawaiian Islands
sugar product, by which he accumulated fortune One
Of the Of the Pacific Coast the attacks
Of NJ H. De Young In The San Francisco Chronicle on the
now pending. It has Sssn SUPPOSED would affect thi,
sugar trade TO considerable degree but Mr. spreckes
was ratified or not Further this no did
talk The king 10 heavy-set man with German
He Is more than sixty years Of ago talks with deep
German accent. son is his companion here.
Bruce Ismay who is to succeed R. J. Corts as manager
of the White star Line his short visit here created
favorable impression to his desire TO I'LL the position
with satisfaction lie is of the principal owner Of
the line and Is of tall. sodierly bearing with slight
frame dark compile xon let black hair and mustache and
dark piercing He Is about twenty-five years or age
well educated, ready in graspng intricate business
OF movement Pending the interval before no assumes
the managership. he will devote himself to practical
study OF Its requirements.
Ex-Assstant Secretary William f. Smith In New
York five hours yesterday He had come from
Washington and started the next train after his arrival
for ST. Paul. where no is attorney of the St Paul and
Manitoba Railroad. When Mr.. Smith. who had been
chairman OF the Democratic State Executive Committee OF
New York. resigned his position in the Treasury Depart
ment to St Paul. there less speculation over
his than the that induced the railroad
TO employ him. This brought out at Washington dur
ing the winter The Manitoba road has been engaged In
which President Hill had set his heart extension
that required the consent OF Congress to through
certain Government lands and reservations. Mr.. Smiths
legal principally desired get the
airy bill through Congress. He was successful as the bill
became law by the alixing Of the Presidents signature
Wednesday n is Mr.. smiths opinion that Mr. Fair
child will succeed Mr. Manning as secretary OF the
Treasury
Judging from the natty appearance OF " Kid Miller
broadway these days, greenhorns abundant. This
chief OF confidence men and bunco-steerers may be
fair day the great promenade dressed in the
latest Englshcut clothing, wearing well polished silk
hat looking like half witied lie has smooth
shaver lean face that is As immovabe marble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
THROUGH NEWTORK STITE
ANOTHER COMET DISCOVERED.

ROCHESTER. Feb 17-Dr Lewis Swift, director OF the
Warner Observatory this morning received telegram
from Professor f. T. Barnard, OF Vanderbilt University
Observatory at Nashville, Tenn. announcing the DIS
covery last evening OF another comet TWAS fant ana
was moving rapidly I'm a northwesterly direction. Its
position In right ascension hours. minutes, lO
Seconds declinaon south l60 10y. This discovery en-
Professor Barnard another Warner prize OF $780,
making 81 800 In all taken by him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
BOSTON. February IL.

number Of presidents Of gas companies In the NV
Enslsud etates have BEEN consultation IN this city IT,
several days to consider proposition made some tine
aeo By tho American Electric Manufacturing Company
Of 146 Broadway NewYork which embodies the Idea IT
combining gas and electric light plants one the service
to be from common source. The proposition Of tho
American Electric Manufacturing Company Is, practt
DAILY that they can furnish through gas company not
only gas but electric light and an electric
arc light st much less cost than any independent CON
propa9ated By Mr.. Edward n. Con. president Of the
American Electric Manufacturing Company, aud hsA
found acceptance In great many districts but there
was to extent an opposition to 1t The New Eng.
land gas managers In their convention today decides
that II very wise and economical combination and
II their unanimous decision combine electric and
gas light plants economical arrangement =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
RETA THETA PT MEN AT DIENEP

The dinner Of the members Of the Beta Theta ri
fraternity living in this city, at the Hotel Brunswick
last evening, had a large attendance, 1t given
by tho Stevens chapter Of the Stevens Institute Of
Technology, HobOkcn. Charles Hall presided, and
among those present were graduates OF many West
ern and a few Eastern colleges The society was
founded at Miami University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
BRYAN. NOT O'BRIEN.

To the EdftOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: notice in your issue Of to-day slip from The
World With pleoe of Information from o" ashngton
man malignlng Henry Bryan. His name was never
Harry O'Brien lie descends from old Puritan STOCK.
His father and grandfather and all his mothers anoes-
tors wero horn IN this old town. His father Is ana oil
ways has been stanch Republican. Henry Is devoted
to Secretary Bayard and has been from q boy. B.
Mlf0rI. Conn, Feb. IA. 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
SIGNALS FOR THE OCEAN RACE oHAyoBD.

SIGNALS FOR THE OCEAN RACE CHANGED.
BY tho for the ocean yacht race ~
tween the Dauness Ccronet signed on WEDNESDAY
Mossra Colt Bush the Dsuntless was TO ourh Du
. ,ns on tho WOW aae and the Coroust sgnsls These
ights already use By various Inca ~ 10 supplement-
these with rhe Nsw-York Yacht Club signal orr
rod No rockets wlDc burned a. .no that
=. rock there would local s8hAnSs0ss s
Vouid live rtse 10 complications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
Reliaions Notices.

In view Of the pending VI tho Middle Dutch cnas
At Lafayette place and Athst an historical dscoa's WIN
delivered I'm that edidcs By the Rev. TALBOT w.
ans n On sunday morning. 20th INST q 9cioeA; n.
on tie morning Of the following sunSag e che last ESQ
Commun0u will 10 administered Tbs NJ = v,ii tSsr =
VICE In the cnurch The work Of the cnvs0. ace nnui
carr~i an In the building Ma. ~ LAhyosss t~~~
0ompietlou Of new church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
WORKING TO GET DIR. MGLYyy BACK.

The meeting OF ST siepnes parishoners who in
favor the reinstatement Of Dr. McGynn Will be held this
evening IN the International Assembly EOoms in East
Twenty sevenhst James j. Graham Editor OF The Catholic
Herald among those who will speak Another statement
from DR. McGlynn will BE- read by secretary Ryan The petit
ops Tor the OF the doctor Will 10 DO sent
20 Rome will also be distributed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

GOVERNMENT INDICArloNJ-FOR "a HOURa
WARRINGTON Feb. 17.-For New England, Eastern
York Eastern Pennsylvania, NewJersey and Della
ware fair weather followed by local rains, eastery or
southerly winds, higher temperature.
Westward to the Mississippi, colder and rainy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
ing from the natty appearance OF Kid" Miller on
CLOSE OF TIE ia SELTINE SALE.

The sale OF the Charles f. Haseltine collection OF paint
ings brought to close last night AT Moores Art Gal
leries No. 900 Fhavc The proceeds OF the entire sale
amount TO S5 O54 OF this $I9462 was taken In last
night The bidding dragged from tho beginning and tho
prices rule low, though there excep
lions number OF lots had to be withdrawn as the
previous night for OF bidders the pictures that
brought more than $500 these:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
ruov1s oyLBgRTS PAINTINGS SOLD.

q, ,hs ooso,ion Of modern oil paintings and water
80 NV ,oe,sn and American artists belonging to Thomas
c,lnort wa. nished last night tho BuCKen Art Galleries
wa s sSs a Tsur nS
aated about 100000 Few Of tho i2 oss ouessa "e''
xor pasre than SlQ0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
2ExMAN rHoMpsoNs PROFESSIONAL MArINEg.

The Fourteenth Street Theatre crowded yesterday
afternoon with actors and actresses who had accepted
Mr.. Rosenquests invitation TO attend prOfes sonal
matinee OF Denman Thompson's "Od Homestead" In
one OF the boxes r. r. Barnum who came from
Bridgeport especially to attend the performance. Mr..
Thompson often and loudly applauded and was
called before the curtain at the close Of each act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

TRANSFERRING TIE LEASE or An IRON PLANT
SHARON, Feb II tSpeeiab. The lease of the Woods
Iron Plant at wheatand including rolling MILL furnaces
over one hundred dwelling houses and real estate rep
ros.uting over ~ at time, has been con
rrmed The syndicate securing II have begun 10 repair
the mill for the manufacture of sheet iron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
DIR. ". 5. LITTLE.

AUGUSTA Ga. Feb. l7.-Dr. W. s. Little. the eminent
Philadelphia oculst, died at Aiken today after long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

FurA Gloves Caps snd Muns scalskn Garments Prioes
marked down c. &. SHAME los Prncs-sG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

Ponds Extract for all Pain, and Inhammaons H. manu-
featured and bottled by the sole propreors Ponds Extract
Co., aud London See name on every wrapper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18
MARRIED..

Every Taste and Need
satisfied Cogates unequaed line oil toilet soaps CASH
mere Bouquet sold all the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-18

Black Bear Robes and Furs Of all kinds Prices marked
Town. G. c. sHAYxR, los Prince-st